Entries open for awards celebrating region’s young talent

East Midlands Chamber has announced the launch of awards that celebrate the best young business talent across the region.

The Generation Next Awards are the showpiece programme of Generation Next, a network for young professionals and entrepreneurs aged between 18 and 35, which is run by the chamber, in conjunction with headline partner the University of Derby.

It features 12 categories, ranging from the Start-up Award and Customer Service Award through to the Innovation and Technology Award and the Generation Next Future Leader.

There is a new addition this year, the Investing in Young Talent Award, which recognises forward-thinking businesses who provide mentorship, training and growth opportunities for young professionals.

Lucy Robinson, the chamber’s director of resources and Generation Next lead, said: “The Generation Next Awards are a celebration of the amazing young talent within the East Midlands, and our diverse programme recognises the next generation of business who make outstanding contributions to their communities.

“We want to encourage young professionals from across the region to tell their story and celebrate their successes.”

Last year, the awards were held at Bustler Market.

There were notable successes for a number of Marketing Derby Bondholders, including Down to Earth Derby, Nelsons and Purpose Media.

This year, the awards will be presented at a ceremony on 4 July, with the venue confirmed in the coming months.

Entries close on Monday 11 March. For more information about the awards, including how to enter, visit http://www.generationnextemc.co.uk/awards .